Sergeant David Cairns Pettigrew, Freeport Police Department, New York

Sergeant David Cairns Pettigrew

Freeport Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, February 11, 1934

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David Cairns Pettigrew

Sergeant David Pettigrew suffered a fatal heart attack while making an arrest at a large disturbance.

He had responded to the Moose Club at 300 West Merrick Road with other officers to quell a disturbance. While at the scene, Sergeant Pettigrew was arresting a suspect for assaulting another officer when he suffered a heart attack and died.

Sergeant Pettigrew was a WWI veteran and had served with the Freeport Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by is wife.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

arrest, disturbance

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Sgt. Pettgrew,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 11, 2025